Moderate Risk California  ·  Wildfire / Earthquake

Amador County CA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
38
Area
594
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Earthquake
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Amador County CA in California faces wildfire / earthquake risk across its 594 square mile area. Jackson serves this Sierra Nevada foothills county in the Caldor Fire zone. Amador serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Wildfire / Earthquake
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2021 Caldor Fire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (209) 223-6470
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Amador County CA
State California (CA)
Population 38
Area 594 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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